US
1971- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RVG・87666 ARunout side 1, etched
RVG・87666 B・1Runout side 2, etched
VAN GELDERRunout side 1 and 2, stamped
Vinyl pressings
God Bless The Child
by Kenny Burrell · 1971
26 pressings8 countriesJazz
God Bless The Child was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of God Bless The Child
13 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RVG・87666・A - 4・Etched in runout groove, Side 1
RVG・87666・B・1Etched in runout groove, Side 2
RVG 87666 ALabel, Side 1
RVG 87666 BLabel, Side 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG 87666 A VAN GELDERSide A runout, variant 1
RVG 87666 B VAN GELDERSide B runout, variant 1
RVG· 87666 · A-3 · VAN GELDERSide A runout, variant 2
RVG· 87666 · B-1 VAN GELDERSide B runout, variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RVG・87666 A-1ASide A runout, etched
RVG・87666 B-1ASide B runout, etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6011
- Format
- LP, Album · Radio Station Copy
- Runout / matrix
RVG・87666 ARunout side 1, etched
RVG・87666 B・1Runout side 2, etched
VAN GELDERRunout side 1 and 2, stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RVG・87666 A VAN GELDER PRunout Side A, Variant 1
RVG・87666・B-1 VAN GELDERRunout Side B, Variant 1
RVG・87666 A -1 VAN GELDER pRunout Side A, Variant 2
RVG・87666 B- 1 VAN GELDER pRunout Side B, Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | CTI Records CTI 6011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | CTI Records SR 3316 / CTI Records SR-3316First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1971 | Japan | CTI Records SR 3316 / CTI Records SR-3316First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | CTI Records CTI 6011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | CTI Records CTI 6011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | CTI Records CTI 6011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | CTI Records CTI 6011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | CTI Records CTI 6011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | CTI Records CTI 6011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | CTI Records CTI 6011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | CTI Records CTI 6011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | CTI Records AC-30.008 / Acción AC-30.008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | CTI Records CTL 9LP | LP |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | UK | CTI Records CTI 6011LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | CTI Records Of Canada Ltd. CTI 6011. RVG 87666LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | CTI Records CTI 6011 / CTI Records CTI 16 011LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | CTI Records CTI 6011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | CTI Records CTI 6011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | CTI Records CTI 6011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | CTI Records CTI 6011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Be Yourself5:55
- A2Love Is The Answer4:50
- A3Do What You Gotta Do9:30
- B1A Child Is Born9:22
- B2God Bless The Child8:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of God Bless The Child are there?
26 vinyl pressings of God Bless The Child are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 2015.
When was God Bless The Child first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, France, Japan and more. One of them is CTI Records CTI 6011.
How do I tell if my copy of God Bless The Child is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CTI 6011, SR 3316) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG・87666 A and RVG・87666 B・1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is God Bless The Child on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
